Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi Compositions

Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi Compositions

Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi was a brilliant composer of the 18th Century who made immense contributions to the Carnatic Music repertoire through his masterpieces demonstrating his mastery over melody, rhythm, composition, dance poetry and other musical facets. Sangita Kalanidhi Shri Chitravina Ravikiran has popularized many of the great composer’s compositions and Acharyanet has featured some of the popular krithis in comprehensive video instruction format in this section including the Saptaratnas and Kamakshi Navavaranams.

Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi Compositions
  • Vahini nayaka - Malayamarutam - Roopakam - Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn Anjaneya Saptaratr of Shri Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi in Malayamarutam, Vahini nayaka set to Roopakam, taught by Vid. Bhargavi Balasubramanian. Lyrics can be found below:
    P: vāhini nāyaka taraṇa
    raghuvara nāyaka bhakti vitaraṇa

    A: pāhimām ēka chitta
    bhāgya varada nipuṇa suguṇa

    C: rāma rāma...

  • Shatakoti manmathakara - Anandabhairavi - Adi - Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn the beautiful Krti of Shri Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi in Anandabhairavi, Shatakoti manmathakara set to Adi, taught by Vid. Bhargavi Balasubramanian. Lyrics can be found below:

    P: shatakōṭi manmathākāra sarasānga uttunga rādhā manōramaṇa

    A : natagōpa vadhoojana hrdayānanda
    sadānanda ānand...

  • Shree Rama Jayame Jayam - Ragamalika - Adi - Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn the Ramayana Ragamalika masterpiece of Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi, Shree rama jayame jayam in Adi, taught by Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. The notation can be found here

  • Tedi Kandene - Malayamarutam - Adi - Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn the Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi krithi in raga Malayamarutham, Tedi Kandene, taught by guru Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran.

  • Sundaranandakumara- Madhyamavati – OVK - Part 1

    Learn the Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Saptaratna krithi in Madhyamavathi raga, Sundarananadakumara, set to Adi Tala, taught by Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran in this video lesson.Sundara Nandakumara is again dedicated to Lord Krishna. There is ample indication that this composition might have been part...

  • Sundaranandakumara- Madhyamavati – Adi - OVK - Part 2

    Learn the Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Saptaratna krithi in Madhyamavathi raga, Sundarananadakumara , set to Adi Tala, taught by Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran in this video lesson.Sundara Nandakumara is again dedicated to Lord Krishna. There is ample indication that this composition might have been part...

  • Aalavadennalo – Paras - Adi Tala - Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi - Part 1

    Learn the Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Saptaratna krithi in Paras raga, Aalavadennalo, set to Adi tala, taught by Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran in this video lesson.Of the seven Saptaratna Krithis composed by the 17th century, poet-musician-composer Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi, this is the only composition...

  • Aalavadennalo – Paras – Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi- Part 2

    Learn the Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Saptaratna krithi in Paras raga, Aalavadennalo, set to Adi tala, taught by Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran in this video lesson. Of the seven Saptaratna Krithis composed by the 17th century, poet-musician-composer Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi, this is the only compositio...

  • Balasarasa – Keeravani - Adi Tala - Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi - Part 1

    Learn the Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Saptaratna krithi in Keervani raga, Balasarasa taught by Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran in this video lesson.Balasarasa Murali is a composition in praise of Lord Krishna and his music. It contains references to Gamaka-s like ahata and pratyahata. There is also some ...

  • Balasarasa – Keeravani - Adi Tala - Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi - Part 2

    Learn the Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Saptaratna krithi in Keervani raga, Balasarasa taught by Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran in this video lesson.Balasarasa Murali is a composition in praise of Lord Krishna and his music. It contains references to Gamaka-s like ahata and pratyahata. There is also some ...

  • Jatadhara – Todi - Adi Tala - Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi - Part 1

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Saptartana masterpiece in Todi raga, Jatadhara, taught by guru Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran.The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Jatadhara – Todi – Adi Tala - Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi - Part 2

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Saptartana masterpiece in Todi raga, Jatadhara, taught by guru Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran.The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Madhava hrdi khelini – Kalyani – Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi - Part 2

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Saptartana masterpiece in Kalyani raga, Madhava hrdi khelini, taught by guru Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran.The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Aganitamahima – Gowla – Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi- Part 1

    Learn the Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Saptaratna krithi in Gowla raga, Aganitamahima taught by Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran in this video lesson.Aganita mahima is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This piece has 8 charanams in total, including an anchor charanam with both melodic and lyrical variations.
    The n...

  • Aganitamahima – Gowla – Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi - Part 2

    Learn the Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Saptaratna krithi in Gowla raga, Aganitamahima taught by Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran in this video lesson.Aganita mahima is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This piece has 8 charanams in total, including an anchor charanam with both melodic and lyrical variations.

  • Bhajanamruta – Nattai - Adi Tala - Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi - Part 1

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Saptartana krithi in raga Nattai, Bhajanamruta,the first in the set of Saptaratnas, taught by Sangita Kalanidhi Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Bhajanamruta – Nattai – Adi Tala - Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi - Part 2

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Saptartana krithi in raga Nattai, Bhajanamruta,the first in the set of Saptaratnas, taught by Sangita Kalanidhi Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Natajana kalpavalli - Punnagavarali - Adi Tala - Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Navavaranam masterpiece on Goddess Kamakshi in Punnagavarali raga, Natajana kalpavalli, taught by guru Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Shankari – Madhyamavati – Adi - Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Navavaranam masterpiece on Goddess Parvathi in Madhyamavathi raga, Shankari, taught by guru Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Sakala loka nayike – Arabhi – Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Navavaranam masterpiece on Goddess Kamakshi in Arabhi raga, Sakala loka nayike, taught by guru Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Sadanandamayi – Hindolam – Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Navavaranam masterpiece on Goddess Kamakshi in Hindolam raga,Sadanandamayi, taught by guru Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Neela lohita ramani – Balahamsa - Khanda Dhruva - Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn the Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi Navavaranam in Balahamsa raga, taught by Sangita Kalanidhi Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran.

    The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Yogayogeshvari – Anandabhairavi – Khanda Triputa - Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Navavaranam masterpiece on Goddess Kamakshi in Anandabhairavi raga, Yoga yogeswari, taught by guru Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.

  • Sarva jeeva – Shuddhasaveri – Mishra Chapu - Oottukkadu Venkata Kavi

    Learn Oothukkadu Venkata Kavi’s Navavaranam masterpiece on Goddess Kamakshi in Shuddhasaveri raga,Sarva jeeva, taught by guru Shri Chitravina N Ravikiran. The notation is provided in the OVK’s Kamakshi Navavaranams and Saptaratnas e-book.